Kitchen Garden

From KG follower Samantha Cook's Instagram: Early potato varieties planted in a no-dig bed. Samantha tested this method last year, and it worked well. 🥔 🫶 #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk #homegrown #garden

A nice surprise for KG follower @sharonrit123 : "Clearing out some pots and bags today and came across these potatoes! Didn’t think anything had grown in the cold/wet!" #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk #homegrown

Hiding in the greenhouse with Kitchen Garden magazine - perfect weekend reading for KG follower Tash Hamilton! #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk #homegrown #garden #gardenlove #gardeninspiration

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹: 5️⃣ 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒔𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔: gradually acclimatise tomatoes, courgettes, and other tender plants before planting out next month. Check our feed for the other 4 tips! #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹: 4️⃣ 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔: regular light weeding now prevents beds becoming overwhelming later in the season 🫶 Have a great weekend! What are your plans on the plot? #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹: 3️⃣ 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒔: Add compost, rake soil level and warm beds with cloches or fleece ready for planting! Check back tomorrow for another job! We'll get them done, weather permitting!😆

Bee taking a nap.. 😅

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹: 2️⃣ 𝑺𝒐𝒘 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏: Succession sow carrots, beetroot, lettuce, spinach, radish, and spring onions for continuous harvests Check back tomorrow for another job, we'll keep you busy 😉 #kitchengarden

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹: 1️⃣ 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒆𝒔: Finish planting maincrop potatoes and begin earthing up early varieties once the shoots appear. Check back tomorrow for another job! #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot

Got a snail in the wrong place? Move it kindly, not roughly. Let it release, lift by the shell, and relocate it well away from your plants. 🌿🐌

Next 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽 for seed sowing success 🌱 5️⃣ Use a free-draining compost. Check the bag — some multipurpose composts aren’t ideal for sowing. Look for seed compost (e.g. John Innes) that drains well, holds moisture and isn’t too nutrient-rich. Or make your own.

🌱 𝙆𝙂 𝙏𝙊𝙋 𝙏𝙄𝙋 🌱 PEST CHECK! Check trays and pots regularly for woodlice, which can damage seedlings. Sweep them into a bucket and relocate to a wilder part of the garden #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk

We had to share this screen grab of a wonderful story post in Instagram by @lozliftsthings 🫶 #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk #homegrown #garden #gardenlove #gardeninspiration

Part of my birthday gift, my auntie Magdalene knows me so well! ❤️🎁@autisticgardner @autcareandshare @GrowWithKG

It's out, out! Here's a peek at the contents page of the April issue of Kitchen Garden Magazine! #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk #homegrown #garden #gardenlove #gardeninspiration

What a great use of space for growing your own! Situated on a corner, in the village local to us. Are you using space wisely? Drop us a photo or two... 👇 #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk #homegrown #garden

Martin Fish helps to demystify the seemingly complicated world of fertilisers... A fascinating read over at our website, just look under 'articles' 🫶 #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk #homegrown #garden #gardenlove

Worth thinking about: Starting to save water, now! Drier summers are becoming the norm. Consider: Water Butts, guttering on sheds, greenhouses, fixed to side bars on polytunnels, even fences! #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood

Look after those buds! The year before we started doing this, the pesky pigeons stripped THE LOT. This reflective bird-scare tape (less than £10 for a roll from Amazon) really does work! 🕊 #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood

Looking very well organised as usual! That's Steph Young! #kitchengarden #growing #growyourown #gardening #plot #allotment #growyourownfood #allotmentsuk #homegrown #garden #gardenlove #gardeninspiration